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Y978 SRB

2001 Ford Escort

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Aug 2014
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

65,457 mi
Last recorded65,457 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2013
Typical for 2001 Ford Escort87,573 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY978 SRB
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year2001
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Fail 5 Aug 2013 65,457 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 5 Aug 2013 65,457 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2012 60,994 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2011 59,820 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2010 58,836 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2009 57,122 miles

slight wear to off side steering rack end

Pass 2 Feb 2008 54,769 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2007 52,429 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2006 47,982 miles

How Reliable is the Ford Escort?

Based on 4,961,191 MOT tests across 821,553 vehicles.

63.1%
Pass Rate
4,830
Miles/Year
38
Year Lifespan
821,553
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 465,333
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 447,459
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 433,778
Brake pipe excessively corroded 419,450
constant velocity joint gaiter split 203,602
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Y978 SRB is a 2001 Ford Escort in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

Across all 2001 Ford Escort models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.4% with a typical mileage of 87,573 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Ford Escort fails its MOT is suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 465,333 recorded failures. If you're considering buying Y978 SRB, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ford Escort typically stays on UK roads for around 38 years. At 25 years old, this Ford Escort is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was Y978 SRB registered?

Y978 SRB is a 2001 Ford Escort, first registered on 17 August 2001.

Is Y978 SRB safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y978 SRB shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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